From The National Herald
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On the morning of November 7, a day before Diwali, Delhi’s Air Quality Index was recorded at 364, placing the city in the ‘very poor’ (301‑400) category. Central Pollution Control Board data showed 18 monitoring stations reporting ‘severe’ (401‑500) levels, while another source noted 22 stations with severe readings. Forecasts warned the AQI could slip further into the severe range as celebrations begin. Strict GRAP Stage‑III curbs remained in force, and the Directorate of Education ordered schools up to class 5 to shift to a hybrid mode.
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left · 3 outlets
The capital recorded an AQI of 364 on Saturday morning (Nov 7), with forecasts warning of a slide into the severe category as Diwali celebrations threaten to worsen pollution levels
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Delhi continued to grapple with hazardous air quality on Saturday morning, with the city’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 364 at 8 am, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. This places the capital in the ‘very poor’ category (301–400), though several stations…
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Delhi's AQI stood at 391 on Friday, with Rohini recording the highest reading of 474. As 31 monitoring stations reported severe air quality, the Supreme Court flagged vehicular emissions and heavy traffic as major contributors to pollution.
— Livemint
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Move follows GRAP-III invocation amid questions over the accuracy of Delhi's pollution data
